Cristina Urso

Certified Health Coach in Richmond, VA

7001 Forest Avenue, Suite 300 and 302, Richmond, VA 23230

Note: Access to Cristina and our team of health coaches is included in the cost of your PartnerMD membership.

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As a certified health coach in Richmond, VA, Cristina Urso believes a positive, encouraging approach is essential to helping patients feel supported and confident in their ability to make meaningful changes.

"We all work hard in life, but don't let the little things pull you down," she says. "You're better and stronger than you think. And sometimes, all you need is someone to help you plan and show you the way.

A familiar face at PartnerMD, she spent several years working as a nurse before transitioning into health coaching. Combining her clinical experience with her longtime interest in wellness, Cristina is dedicated to helping patients build healthy, sustainable habits. She is also a Certified Nutrition Coach and GLP-1 Weight Loss Support Training Coach through the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA).

Cristina found a passion for athletics, nutrition, and healthcare at an early age, recognizing how these areas work together to support long-term health.

This led her to earn a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science at Brigham Young University-Hawaii, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Shenandoah University. She later pursued studies in biology (pre-med) and chemistry at Southern Virginia University.

When working with patients, Cristina focuses on getting to know them as an individual, from their lifestyle and personal goals to what motivated them to seek out a health coach. This helps her better understand their needs and how she can best support them.

"I want to know the challenges or barriers that are stopping them from achieving their goals," Cristina explains. "I love to insert positivity and motivation and always come up with a plan. Every single one of us has something positive to work with, and that's what keeps us motivated."

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Cristina's Credentials

Education
Southern Virginia University - Biology (Pre-Med), Minor in Chemistry

Shenandoah University - Bachelor of Science of Nursing (BSN)

Brigham Young University (Hawaii) - Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science (B.S.), Emphasis in Health and Wellness

Certifications & Training
International Sports Sciences Association
- Certified Health Coach, Nutrition Coach, and GLP-1 Weight Loss Support Training Coach

Health Coaching Philosophy
"My goal is to help people become the best version of themselves by integrating their social lives, behavior and sleep patterns, confidence and activity levels, eating habits, and anything else connected to their well-being," she says. "I believe in balance and that anyone can reach a happy state of being."

Favorite Part About Being a Health Coach
"I love open communication with providers and patients. As a coach, I'm helping them throughout their health journey," Cristina says. "I enjoy supporting the plan their doctor has developed and working with each patient to find the right path to achieve their desired health goals."

Wellness Tip
"People want results right away. You have to give yourself and your body a little credit. Changes are absolutely possible, but not overnight," she says. I like to go step by step with a plan that's easy to stick with. Over time, people start to gain confidence in themselves, and that confidence helps them realize what they're capable of."

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Life Beyond Health Coaching

Outside of work, Cristina enjoys spending time in the kitchen, trying out new recipes and bringing people together through food. She finds joy not only in creating dishes for others but also in seeing how a shared meal can create opportunities to connect, celebrate, and enjoy each other's company.

When she isn't cooking, Cristina gets creative by making jewelry and floral arrangements. She also likes spending time outdoors, whether it's going to the beach or hiking with her husband and their two dogs, Maximus and T-Rex.

Her passion for staying active also extends to the tennis court, where she competes in USTA leagues and unwinds with a match after a long workday.

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Embrace a healthier lifestyle.

PartnerMD includes access to our health coaches in every membership. Your health coach works hand-in-hand with your physician to build a roadmap to better health and help you pursue it.

Complete this form to take the first step toward a better healthcare experience. Here's what happens next:

You will schedule a phone call with one of our membership experts. Select a time that works for your schedule!
You will get answers to all of your questions about membership at PartnerMD. This includes pricing, health insurance, and all that's included.
You will understand the next steps in the membership process.

Are you a current PartnerMD member? Call your local office and ask for a health coaching appointment to get started with your personal coach.

Embrace a healthier lifestyle.

PartnerMD includes access to our health coaches in every membership. Your health coach works hand-in-hand with your physician to build a roadmap to better health and help you pursue it.

Complete this form to take the first step toward a better healthcare experience. Here's what happens next:

You will schedule a phone call with one of our membership experts. Select a time that works for your schedule!
You will get answers to all of your questions about membership at PartnerMD. This includes pricing, health insurance, and all that's included.
You will understand the next steps in the membership process.

Are you a current PartnerMD member? Call your local office and ask for a health coaching appointment to get started with your personal coach.